This rhyme is perfect for starting a conversation about snowmen and how they melt if it's too warm. We call a child's understanding of how things in the world work their background knowledge. When kids have a thorough understanding of the world, it is easier for them to make sense of what they read.

Not everyone can build a snowman in the winter. For all the kids who live in warm places, here is a fun snowman activity: The Life Cycle of a Snowman (from www.frugalteacher.com)

By placing water balloons in your freezer over night, you can create your very own snowman! Use a basin to catch the water as the ice melts and expose your children to a real life experiment in melting. Try creating multiple snowmen and placing them in different locations (inside & outside) to see which snowman melts first. When you share experiences like this with your child you are helping them to understand concepts like melting in a fun and meaningful way!